MONTHLY HOBBY JAPAN April 2025 Issue Features Gunpla and SpaceGodzilla

Photo courtesy of Hobby Japan Co., Ltd. © Sotsu, Sunrise

Source: Hobby Japan Co., Ltd. press release

Photo courtesy of Hobby Japan Co., Ltd. © Sotsu, Sunrise

Hobby Japan Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Daisuke Matsushita) has announced that their model magazine Monthly Hobby JAPAN April 2025 Issue in now available in bookstores and hobby shops across Japan. The issue focuses on Gunpla (Gundam plastic models) and also takes a look at the "UA Monsters SpaceGodzilla" figure from Bandai's MegaHouse division.

Photo courtesy of Hobby Japan Co., Ltd. © Sotsu, Sunrise

Featured Article: "God is in the Details! Gunpla Detail-up Techniques 2025"

This detailed explanation of Gunpla detailing introduce some easy-to-use techniques for models such as the "HG 1/144 GQuuuuuuX" from the new anime series Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX. There are also techniques that focus on themes such as "recreating design drawings" and "AFV-style detailing." These hints can help Gunpla collectors make their models even more appealing.

Photo courtesy of Hobby Japan Co., Ltd. © Sotsu, Sunrise

Gundam: ORB-01 Akatsuki (Equipped with Oowashi)

Introducing the "ORB-01 Akatsuki (equipped with Oowashi)" from MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM SEED DESTINY. This example was made by professional modeler sannoji, who also produced the expansion parts set sold by Premium Bandai, and carefully finished with a production method that makes use of plating, such as gate cutting and retouching.

Example: Sirene Type-F

This model of the "Sirene Type-F" from THE FIVE STAR STORIES was made by professional modeler marion. The motor head is finished with a casting expression of molten putty pounded into the surface of the armor, giving it a sense of heavy weight.

Monthly Hobby JAPAN April 2025 Issue Information

●Release Date: Tuesday, February 25, 2025 (Japan)
●Price: 1,210円 (Approximately $8.07 U.S., Tax Included)
●Magazine Code: 08127-04
●JAN Code: 4910081270451
●Format: A4 variant
●Publisher: Hobby Japan

About Hobby Japan Co., Ltd.

Hobby Japan was founded in 1955 as a miniature car shop in Yoyogi, Tokyo. With the motto of “bringing hobby from all over the world to hobby lovers”, it grew into a company dedicated to anything that is “hobby”, including publishing, hobby products, development and sale of board games, character development and more. Our goal is to continue to stimulate the curiosity of all hobby lovers.